Mortarboard 1927 Year Book Reviewed At Barnard College
A critical look at the 1927 Mortarboard yearbook notes its traditional form, leather tone missing in favor of crimson canvas, and strong campus photography. The piece praises the dedication to Jacob Schiff and highlights sections like Faculty Hall of Fame Gilbertiana Paculting and the Greek Games imagery, while acknowledging minor deviations from past editions.
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Barnard College
Jacob Schiff
Stafis
Hall of Fame
Corts
Gilbertiana Paculting
Gilbert
Ivan
Olutiine
Ming Head
Barnard
Grime Costs Country Millions Says Norris
Judge Jean Norris of New York City’s Women’s Court told the College Assembly last Tuesday that citizens lost 3.82 million dollars to crime last year and that courts aim to curb this loss. She noted the court handles incorrigible girls and female offenders daily and works toward probation or institutional supervision with focus on family, work, religion, and regular reporting.
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United States
Jean Norris
Women’s Court
College Assembly
Norris
New York City
New York
Bronx
Meade Sand
Princess Matchabelli Praises Universal Actor at Italian Club
Eminent actress Princess Matchabelli addressed the Italian Club Tea last Friday on acting. She argued the old style of histrionics is over and actors must become universal instruments of art. She urged actors to broaden personality, study life, and rely on realism in makeup and expression to synthesize essential character traits.
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Matchabelli
Wigs and Cues Triumph in Leonora Play at Brinckerhoff
The Brinckerhoff stage saw Wigs and Cues present The Legend of Leonora under Lawrence Cecil. Gertrude Braun’s Leonora drew praise for handling complex moods, though the first act mood shifts needed stronger projection.
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Leonora
Barrie
Lawrence Cecil
Brinckerhoff
Gertrude Braun
Jin
Miss Braun
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Madge Turner
Mortarboard
Princess Matchabelli
Lillian Harris
Prohibition
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